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“It was my honor to meet and work with Madeline at Kiplings flowers. She so enchanted me and stole my heart with her genuine kindness and love and...Read More »
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2 of 4 | Posted by: Therese Meyer Parr - Hendricks, MN

“In 1975,we took over Kipling's and into my life came a blithe spirit with the brightest
blue eyes and this zany sense of humor. Our
friendship grew...Read More »
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3 of 4 | Posted by: Steven A. Miedecke - Temple City, CA

The loving family of Madeline Schmidt Groenewegen sadly announces the peaceful passing, in her 96th year, of our dear Mother, Nana, Great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur P. Schmidt, film editor of Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, etc. who died in 1965. In 1972 she married Jake Groenewegen, with whom she had a rich and full life until he passed away in 2001. She is survived by her daughter Madeline Martin (Ralph), her 3 sons Arthur (Susan), Ronald Schmidt, S.J., Gregory (Cynthia), & by her beloved grandchildren, Ann Martin (Robert Thompson), DeeDee Conemac (Rick), Andrea Martin, Kevin Schmidt (Tracey), Matthew Schmidt (Margaret), Jason Schmidt (Bahar), Matthew Gregory Schmidt, and Kelsey Schmidt. And by her loving great grandchildren, Kori & Kyle Conemac, Grace & Isabelle Schmidt, Grant, Hayley,& Brett Schmidt, Emilia & Nicholas Schmidt.
After graduation from Immaculate Heart High School, she had a brief career in Hollywood as a Goldwyn Girl, doubling for Frances Dee & Barbara Stanwyck, & appearing as one of the girls on the biplane wings in Flying Down to Rio & in the first Technicolor movie, Becky Sharpe, In 1933 she married Arthur, settling in to life as a remarkable wife and mother of four. She became involved with charity work for the League for Crippled Children and St. Joseph's Hospital Guild. When Arthur died suddenly of a heart attack in 1965, she found work in various jobs until she married Jake, moving from Studio City to a new & happy life in Palos Verdes Estates.
The example of her love for her family, her physical and spiritual beauty and determination to live a full and independent life has been a source of amazement & inspiration to her family and all who knew her.
Funeral Mass: 10:30am, Monday, January 11, 2009 at St Charles Borromeo Church, 10828 Moorpark St. North Hollywood 91602. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, Madeline suggested donations be made to: Jesuit Seminary & Mission Fund, 701 Baronne St., Ste B, New Orleans, La.70113-1064.
Please sign online guest book at www.callananwoodscovern.comCallanan & Woods Scovern Mortuary (818) 242-0258

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May Madeline rest in peace knowing how sweetly she touched others' lives, how genuinely she is loved.

Posted by: Esther Farley Jan 11, 2010

It was my honor to meet and work with Madeline at Kiplings flowers. She so enchanted me and stole my heart with her genuine kindness and love and sense of humor. It was one of my greatest pleasures in this life to introduce her to my favorite uncle, my Great Uncle Jake. She brought such happiness into Jake's life as she did to most everyone she met. Madeline touched my life deeply! I will always love her!
Therese Parr

In 1975,we took over Kipling's and into my life came a blithe spirit with the brightest
blue eyes and this zany sense of humor. Our
friendship grew and I was so happy when she
met Theresa's Uncle Jake.
I send my deepest sympathy and love to all her wonderful family she adored. I won't be able to make the funeral service because of previous commitment.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Steven Miedecke

Posted by: Steven A. Miedecke - Temple City, CA Jan 08, 2010

my condolences

Posted by: MARIA MUCCITELLI - CHATSWORTH, CA Jan 08, 2010

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